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8 Positive Outcomes of the Paleo Trend

News & World Report Let me get this out of the way right now: I’m not a fan of the paleo diet. I don’t support this restrictive, meat-heavy diet that bans so many nutritious foods, such as dairy, grains and beans. It’s a diet plan that landed at the bottom of the list in U.S. So that means a lot of people are curious about adopting the diet – or are already fully entrenched

Disney Princesses Show Off Breast Cancer Surgery Scars in New Campaign

Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty bares her breast cancer surgery scars in a new series of controversial illustrations by artist aleXsandro Palombo.  Betty Boop, Louis Griffin, and Disney princesses are baring skin and scars as the subjects of a new series of illustrations aiming to support breast cancer survivors. Italian artist, fashion designer, and activist aleXsandro Palombo has released a series of drawings featuring iconic cartoon characters following surgery to

The 6 Golden Rules of a Healthy Grocery Cart

The problem is, when I’m waiting in the grocery store checkout line, that persona goes out the store’s sliding doors. For example, several studies have linked energy drinks to insomnia, nervousness, and negative behaviors such as smoking and excess screen time.

Results of major ballot measures in U.S. election

By Julia Edwards WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Voters in Tuesday’s U.S. elections were asked to weigh in on a number of ballot measures seeking to change laws in their states. The initiatives varied widely by state. While Arkansas voted to end the prohibition of alcohol in its many dry counties, Oregon and Washington, D.C., voted to legalize marijuana. The results will also change the way certain states handle issues such as

Investors eye opportunities as Republicans take U.S. Senate

By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday could lead to new legislative measures that directly affect the energy sector and other slices of the equities market. Republican Senate candidates picked up formerly Democratic seats in Iowa, North Carolina, Montana, Colorado, West Virginia, South Dakota and Arkansas, more than the six gains needed for a majority in that chamber. …

Factbox: Results of major ballot measures in U.S. election

By Julia Edwards WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Voters in Tuesday’s U.S. elections were asked to weigh in on a number of ballot measures seeking to change laws in their states. The initiatives varied widely by state. While Arkansas voted to end the prohibition of alcohol in its many dry counties, Oregon and Washington, D.C., voted to legalize marijuana. The results will also change the way certain states handle issues such as

Jawbone launches new wearable fitness trackers

(Reuters) – Wearable device maker Jawbone unveiled a set of new fitness trackers called “UP Move” and “UP3” that track details of workouts, hours slept and heart rate. Up Move, which comes with an LED display to view the number of steps and time taken, will be available at $50, and UP3 will be available at $180, the San Francisco-based company said. UP3, a wrist band equipped with sensors on

16 Unexpected Ways to Add Years to Your Life

Researchers believe owning a dog might keep the owner more active and, as a result, lowers the risk of heart disease. “Dog owners are who walk their dogs are more likely to meet recommendations for daily physical activity (150 minutes weekly),” says Eric A. Goedereis, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at Webster University in St. Louis, MO. Owning a pet also reduces stress, which may decrease the risk of cardiovascular

The Great Potato Debate: Healthy or Not?

Some health conscious folks snub spuds for their high glycemic index, but experts say there’s more to the story. News & World Report  When Jeff Nimoy “cheats” on his paleo diet, he almost always goes for pizza or a cheeseburger – with a side of French fries. Nimoy is in good company, particularly among his paleo brethren who follow a diet built on lean meats, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats, and

Oklahoma Supreme Court halts certain abortion restrictions

By Heide Brandes OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday halted the implementation of new abortion restrictions in the state that supporters said are aimed at protecting women’s health and critics said are really measures designed to shutter clinics. Oklahoma is one of several Republican-stronghold states in hat have adopted similar restrictions on abortion clinics in about the last year, prompting legal battles at the state and

Workaholism Is Really Bad for You

Photo: Natalie Young/Image Source/ By Jesse Singal If workaholism has a negative connotation these days, it does so only barely. The other feeling is wanting to work because you feel joy in work and that’s why you go to work everyday, because you enjoy it.

Weight Training: If You Aren't, You Should Be

Have you ever heard of a barbell or dumbbell? If you don’t know, they are the scary metal objects Arnold Schwarzenegger embraced so endearingly in the popular documentary “Pumping Iron.” When most people think of weight lifting they visualize the imagery portrayed in this film — oversized hyper-masculine bodybuilders yelling in agony,…

Can Your Cat Help You Get In Shape?

The trick to turning your feline into your fitness buddy is to tap into her prey drive.  By Esther Crain It’s easy for dog owners to get regular exercise with their pooches; Still, cat guardians don’t have to be permanently sidelined to the couch — tap into her prey drive and she’ll think all the moving around the two of you are doing is about hunting, not burning calories and stretching muscles,

More than 40 percent of China's arable land degraded: Xinhua

By Dominique Patton BEIJING (Reuters) – More than 40 percent of China’s arable land is suffering from degradation, official news agency Xinhua said, reducing its capacity to produce food for the world’s biggest population. The rich black soil in northern Heilongjiang province, which forms part of China’s bread basket, is thinning, while farmland in China’s south is suffering from acidification, the report said, citing agriculture ministry statistics. …

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